If you've done this, you know it's not a lot of fun. I've loosened the valance, removed the tip and muffler hanger to let the muffler drop down. Managed to remove the old cable by BARELY being able to reach the antenna and bulkhead grommet. I've ordered new cable and been thinking about the install - is it possible to remove the nut on the antenna from the topside, let it drop down slightly, install the cable and pull it back up into place? Trying to avoid removing the muffler/tailpipe completely.
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
Kent, I did my 63 a year ago. I found the most difficult part was getting the old and new cable through the body grommet The grommet was hard and impossible to move. I cut it out and installed a new flexible one. Saying that it was much easier to work in that area with the muffler and tail pipe removed.
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
Thanks - I managed the grommet when I removed the old cable and think the install will be OK too but plugging the cable onto the antenna will be a challenge. Removing the muffler will require completely removing the valance not to mention getting the tailpipe out of the exhaust pipe. Oh well, it may come to that.Comment
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
Are you sure the cable is n/g . I only ask as I just replaced my repaired 67 radio and when I powered it up no joy . I got a known good antenna and cable and attached it from under the car thru the door and all was good . I then removed each part of my antenna assembly / antenna / body / and wire and substituted each part to zero in on my problem . In my search I noticed the body and antenna end of the cable were somewhat rusted/ I submerged both in evaporust / cleaned / dried / both and reassembled my original parts and all was good . As the antenna cable and assembly is in a very secure position on the car not much can break them other than water intrusion causing rust or corrosion . After my experience I think a number of the antenna / cable problems could be solved with a good cleaning . Saving the hassle of replacing the components . Just a thought Hope this helps . JeffComment
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
Ken,
The new replacement cables frequently do not work well. I had a replacement cable in my 63 and the reception was terrible. I found an original NOS on eBay and the difference was unbelievable. before you go to the trouble of installing in the car you may want to try the new cable running it from the antenna to the radio without installing it in the interior. I believe I was able to remove the lower valance bolts and the exhaust tips and squeeze the muffler by the valance for better access to the antenna base. It was a few years ago so I'm not positive but I don't recall having to remove anything else.Comment
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
When I got the car the radio was non-op so I swapped in an AM/FM (restored I believe) I had from a '63 project many years ago (put the wonderbar back in it). BTW - the '67 has Vintage Air so even a radio swap is a headache! Sounded great in the garage but after driving it was fading in and out and barely any AM. Sent the original radio down to Joe Ray and got to do the remove/install all over again. Turned it on - nothing. I had just read an older post on this board about a faulty cable and how that person had added a "splint" to the end to fix an internal cable issue. Reached behind the radio and fiddled with the end - sure enough if I held it just right it played loud and clear. Pretty sure the cable is the problem. and I didn't want to risk trying to secure it in just the right angle.Comment
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Re: '67 antenna cable replacement
I read about that in a previous post. I remember they indicated that the one from CC is correct and that's what I've got coming. I'd like to try it before install but not sure it would reach and also, I'm still wondering if I can get it plugged onto the antenna without removing the muffler.Comment
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